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Y939 PLE

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,035 mi
Last recorded104,035 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 PLE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 104,035 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 104,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,366 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 95,065 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior/ Rear view mirror ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 94,480 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 92,679 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 90,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,751 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 83,153 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 73,894 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,207 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 62,121 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 62,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 58,487 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 50,700 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 50,699 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2006 42,227 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 42,227 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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Y939 PLE is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y939 PLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y939 PLE?

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What year was Y939 PLE registered?

Y939 PLE is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y939 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y939 PLE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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